🤖 AI: AMD Rolls Out Turnkey AI Rack; OpenAI Signs On for Trials
AMD has introduced a fully integrated AI server solution powered by its latest GPU accelerators, and OpenAI is among the first customers set to benchmark its new silicon. Early tests indicate notable gains in throughput for large-scale inference tasks, positioning AMD’s package as a strong option for data-center AI deployments.
📱 App: nugs Debuts $5/Month Access to Live Concert Streams
nugs has revamped its mobile app and launched a $5-per-month summer plan that unlocks unlimited live-recorded shows and handpicked playlists. Music lovers can now stream exclusive concert footage in high-res audio, making it the go-to for festival vibes all season long.
💻 Development: Veracode Study Exposes Persistent Flaws in Public-Sector Code
A Veracode analysis has uncovered a backlog of unpatched vulnerabilities in federal and state software systems, warning that critical security holes remain open years after discovery. The report urges government IT teams to prioritize vulnerability scanning and remediation to avert potential exploits.
🔩 Hardware: Qualcomm to Acquire Alphawave for $2.4 B to Accelerate AI Chips
Qualcomm has struck a $2.4 billion deal to buy U.K. interconnect specialist Alphawave, integrating its high-speed SerDes IP into Qualcomm’s future AI accelerator and data-center SoCs—bolstering its position beyond mobile.
🎨 Graphic Design: DesignRush Honors June’s Most Innovative Creative Work
DesignRush spotlighted June’s top creative projects, celebrating bold print campaigns, cutting-edge web experiences, and standout packaging designs. Winners ranged from a minimalist spirit-bottle label to an immersive fintech microsite—showcasing the best in strategic creativity this month.
🎮 Gaming: Konami’s “PRESS START” on June 12 Reveals Game Teasers
Konami’s PRESS START live show previewed upcoming releases, including gameplay snippets for a new music-rhythm spin-off and early footage of next-gen franchise updates—streamed live with developer Q&As on YouTube.
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🤖 AI: Meta Teaches Robots Real-World Physics with V-JEPA 2
Meta’s latest V-JEPA 2 model learns object behavior from video, giving robotic systems a built-in “intuition” for movement and interactions—crucial for safer, more adaptable automation.
📱 App: Eyekandy Launches 24/7 Multilingual AI Sales Rep
Eyekandy rolled out Sales Ambassador™, a virtual brand representative that answers questions in over 20 languages via websites, kiosks, or social channels—never clocks out and learns from every interaction.
🖥️ Server: NVIDIA Opens Europe’s First Industrial AI Cloud Hub
In Germany, NVIDIA launched an industrial-grade AI cloud featuring 10,000 GPUs across DGX and RTX PRO servers—powering digital twins and simulations for top manufacturers.
🔩 Hardware: Qualcomm Boots Up AI Research Center in Hanoi
Qualcomm unveiled its new AI R&D facility in Hanoi to pioneer edge-and on-device AI for smartphones, XR headsets, and connected cars—bolstering Vietnam’s tech ecosystem.